EmailMe Form - RISING STARS™ Student/Parent Application

RISING STARS™ Student/Parent Application

This application is for the 2026-27 school year.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: October 1, 2026

Infinite Music™ Rising Stars is a music mentorship program granting one-on-one music lessons which emphasize preparation, courage, critical thinking, and perseverance while providing an invaluable opportunity for students to improve their instrumental or vocal skills. This award is available to students who are enrolled in 6th–12th grades.

There is no cost to apply; this award is fully funded by Infinite Music™ and its sponsors. Each year, award amounts are based on the sponsorships and grant dollars available.

Infinite Music encourages the student and parent/guardian to fill out this form together.

RISING STARS™ PROGRAM GOALS
• Provide financial support for individual or small group instrumental/vocal lessons.
• Improve recipient’s musical proficiency and the associated benefits of music.
• Foster musical interest and enhance lifelong learning.
• Create the opportunity for peer mentorship.
• Participate in a performance opportunity with other Rising Stars™ award recipients.
WHO CAN APPLY: STUDENT CRITERIA
• Student must be between 11 and 18 years of age and enrolled in 6th–12th grades by September 1, 2026.
• Student must maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
• Student must show proficiency and dedication to advancing in their chosen instrument (all instruments including voice, guitar and strings).
• Student must not currently be receiving private music lessons.
• Student must be a US citizen and San Luis Obispo County or Northern Santa Barbara County resident.
• Student must have the permission and signature of a parent/guardian.
• Only one application is allowed per student. Incomplete applications will be returned for completion or disqualified.
• Student must be endorsed by a school teacher, school music teacher, counselor or principal.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Rising Stars™ Nomination Deadline: October 1, 2026, 12 midnight.
• Please enter student information in the form fields below. Form fields noted with a red asterisk are required information.
• Please note that applying is not a guarantee of selection or award. Applications will be reviewed by the IM Rising Stars™ Selection Committee; awarded recipients and their parent/guardian will receive notification in early November 2026.
• Questions? Contact Infinite Music, 805-225-1899 or email support@infinitemusic.org
Student's First and Last Name *
First Last
Student Email *
If you do not have your own email address or phone, please use parent/guardian.
Student Age *
Student Phone Number *
### - ### - ####
City of Residency *
Student Grade Level *
Student School *
Student GPA *
Instrument/Voice *
Skill Level *
List instruments student plays, if any
Are you currently receiving private music lessons? *
Yes
No
Have you participated in Infinite Music's Rising Stars™ program before? *
We welcome applications from both new and returning Rising Stars™ students.
Household Income *
Total number of persons in household (including yourself) *
Is your household currently receiving any governmental assistance? (CalFresh, CalWorks, Medi-Cal, WIC, etc) *
Yes
No
Parent/Guardian Name *
First Last
Parent/Guardian Phone *
### - ### - ####
Parent/Guardian Email *
Mailing Address *

Street Address City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code
Please describe why you believe you are deserving of this tuition-free music lesson award by completing the following questions.

(Your responses to the following questions are critical. Please answer all questions in detail. Do not be shy about how you feel - Music is emotion! Tell us specifically, as this will increase your chances of getting the award and will help our Committee in making their selections. Short sentences and incomplete answers to the questions will likely be rejected so please take your time and provide detailed answers. There is a 250 word count limit per question.)
ABOUT YOU

1. Tell us about yourself. (Share a little about who you are, your interests, and what makes you unique.) *
2. Why is music important in your life? *
YOUR MUSICAL JOURNEY

3. What inspired you to begin playing music? *
4. What do you enjoy most about making music? *
GOALS

5. Why are you applying for the Rising Stars™ music mentorship award? *
6. What musical goals would you like to accomplish during the coming year?
Examples: Learn new techniques; Prepare for auditions; Perform with confidence;
Write original music; Play in a band or orchestra. *
COMMITMENT

7. Learning an instrument takes serious dedication. Tell us how you plan to make time to practice and participate in lessons. *
GROWTH MINDSET

8. Tell us about a challenge you've faced in your life. How did you work through it? *
IMPACT

9. What positive impacts has music made in your life? *
COMMUNITY

10. Have you participated in any school or community music programs, performances, bands, choirs, or ensembles? If so, tell us about your experience. *
11. Receiving a Rising Stars award is a privilege and an honor. What would receiving Rising Stars™ one-on-one tuition-free music lessons mean to you? *
12. If you could learn any musical piece perfectly, what would the music genre and/or title be? *
TEACHER ENDORSEMENT & CONTACT INFORMATION
Infinite Music will contact the educator you have listed. It's important that you fill this information out completely.
Title *
Name *
Prefix First Last
Email (if known)
Phone (if known)
### - ### - ####
PARENT/GUARDIAN QUESTIONS
1. Why do you feel your student would benefit from this mentorship? *
2. How will your family support your student's commitment to regular lessons and practice? *
3. Is there anything else you'd like our Selection Committee to know with regard to your student? *
Thank you for your application.
To learn more about Infinite Music, please visit our website, InfiniteMusic.org. Our Rising Stars™ Selection Committee will review applications in October and we will notify you if any additional information is required, and if your student has been selected to receive a Rising Stars Award. A complete list of the Rising Stars program Rules and Policies is available at InfiniteMusic.org/rising-stars-program.

RISING STARS™ PROGRAM GOALS

WHO CAN APPLY: STUDENT CRITERIA

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please describe why you believe you are deserving of this tuition-free music lesson award by completing the following questions.

TEACHER ENDORSEMENT & CONTACT INFORMATION

PARENT/GUARDIAN QUESTIONS

Thank you for your application.